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Sylacauga Parks and Recreation to offer Mahjong lessons and open play at J. Craig Smith Community Center in March

Monday, January 26 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga Parks and Recreation is offering local residents a chance to learn and enjoy the popular tile-based game Mahjong through a new lesson series and ongoing open-play sessions at the J. Craig Smith Community Center.

Childersburg Elementary Principal Nicki Bryant named to national Extraordinary Educators Class of 2026 by Curriculum Associates

Monday, January 26 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Childersburg Elementary School Principal Nicki Bryant has been named to the Class of 2026 Extraordinary Educators Leadership Academy by Curriculum Associates, recognizing her commitment to student achievement and schoolwide innovation.

2025-26 Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. Fairbanks’ Kindergarten Class at B.B. Comer Elementary School

Monday, January 26 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

The Pledge of Allegiance is sponsored by Heritage South Credit Union (HSCU). Visit myhscu.com.

[UPDATE] Winter weather prompts school cancellation, office closures across Sylacauga, Talladega County

Sunday, January 25 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Due to frigid weather and the possibility of dangerous travel conditions from patches of black ice, school is cancelled on Monday, Jan. 26 for both the Sylacauga City Schools and Talladega County School System. Both school systems are now taking part... Read More.

Cold Weather Advisories issued as frigid air moves into Central Alabama

Sunday, January 25 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

CENTRAL ALABAMA - Living in Central Alabama has left us wondering about a winter storm heading south. There is still a very slight chance of snow during the night on Sunday, Jan. 25, but the real threat would be a full day of rain... Read More.

Mignon Baptist Church to open warming shelter in Sylacauga amid frigid weather

Friday, January 23 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Mignon Baptist Church will open its fellowship hall as a warming shelter beginning Sunday afternoon, Jan. 25 in response to frigid temperatures expected across the Sylacauga area.

Alabama High School Athletic Association approves new classification system for 2026-28, ending seven-class format and separating public and private schools for postseason play

Friday, January 23 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control has approved a new classification system for championship play beginning with the 2026-27 school year, marking a major structural change to statewide high school athletics.

Sylacauga City Council adopts FY 2026 budgets, approves school appropriations and police pay increases

Friday, January 23 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Sylacauga City Council adopted multiple fiscal and administrative measures during its regular meeting on Thursday evening, Jan. 22, following a work session that began at 5:00 p.m.

2025-26 Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. Lindley’s 2nd Grade Class at B.B. Comer Elementary School

Friday, January 23 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

The Pledge of Allegiance is sponsored by Heritage South Credit Union (HSCU). Visit myhscu.com.

Sylacauga tennis court resurfacing project delayed by temperature swings

Thursday, January 22 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A resurfacing project at Sylacauga's Beth Yates Park tennis courts has been temporarily adjusted after extreme weather conditions interfered with construction timelines.

Allen Brew Market Athlete of the Week – Katelyn Brown

Thursday, January 22 by Jeremy Law

Winterboro guard Katelyn Brown is this week’s Allen Brew Market Athlete of the Week, and for good reason. Brown is one of the most complete players in the state of Alabama, regardless of classification. The junior guard is averaging 19 points and 8 assists per... Read More.

Sylacauga to close section of Broadway Ave. in February for railroad repairs

Thursday, January 22 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A portion of Broadway Ave. will be closed mid-February to allow for scheduled railroad repairs.

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Sylacauga Parks and Recreation to offer Mahjong lessons and open play at J. Craig Smith Community Center in March

Sylacauga Parks and Recreation to offer Mahjong lessons and open play at J. Craig Smith Community Center in March

Childersburg Elementary Principal Nicki Bryant named to national Extraordinary Educators Class of 2026 by Curriculum Associates

2025-26 Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. Fairbanks’ Kindergarten Class at B.B. Comer Elementary School

[UPDATE] Winter weather prompts school cancellation, office closures across Sylacauga, Talladega County

Cold Weather Advisories issued as frigid air moves into Central Alabama

Mignon Baptist Church to open warming shelter in Sylacauga amid frigid weather

Alabama High School Athletic Association approves new classification system for 2026-28, ending seven-class format and separating public and private schools for postseason play

Sylacauga City Council adopts FY 2026 budgets, approves school appropriations and police pay increases

2025-26 Pledge of Allegiance – Mrs. Lindley’s 2nd Grade Class at B.B. Comer Elementary School

Sylacauga tennis court resurfacing project delayed by temperature swings

Allen Brew Market Athlete of the Week – Katelyn Brown

Sylacauga to close section of Broadway Ave. in February for railroad repairs

Current Weather